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Mithun Family History

Mithun Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Midthun, Thun, Mitton, Mathur, Bothun, Michon, Fithen, Mathus, Mitman

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Where is the Mithun family from?

You can see how Mithun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mithun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mithun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mithun families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mithun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mithun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mithun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mithun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mithun. 45% of Mithun men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mithun women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mithun were Salesman and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Mithun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Mithun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mithun census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Mithun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Mithun. For the veterans among your Mithun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mithun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mithun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mithun in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mithun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mithun ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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